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Report: Real Madrid Interested in Jose Gimenez Amid Raphael Varane Exit Rumours

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez amid fresh speculation linking Raphael Varane with an exit.

According to Jugones (h/t AS), Varane has told Real Madrid he wants to move on at the end of the campaign.

AS wrote: "Varane is annoyed Real Madrid did not lay on any kind of tribute after France's triumph at the 2018 World Cup, which was somewhat overshadowed at club level by Luka Modric's Golden Ball and Ballon d'Or awards."

In the same report, it says new manager Zinedine Zidane is keen on signing Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly.